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Things to Do Around DMV This Weekend (Oct 18–19, 2025)

Raquel Gutierrez
Oct 17
2 min read

Updated: Oct 18

Looking for fun things to do around DMV this weekend? You’re in luck the DMV area is packed with foodie festivals, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly events. From a charity cook-off in Alexandria to a Turkish street festival in DC, here’s your ultimate guide to the best DMV events and nearby happenings for October 18–19, 2025.

#1 Foodie Fundraiser: Carpenter’s Cook-Off at The Birchmere (Alexandria VA)

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Get ready for one of Alexandria’s favorite annual food events — the Carpenter’s Cook-Off! Taste delicious dishes from 20+ local restaurants, enjoy live music, raffles, and kid-friendly fun. All proceeds support Carpenter’s Shelter’s mission to end homelessness.

🗓 Sunday, Oct 19

⌚️ 12:00–3:00 p.m.

📍 The Birchmere | 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA

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#2 Hands-On Family Festival at The National Building Museum (Washington DC)

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Take your kids for a hands-on adventure! This free STEM and family event lets visitors climb construction trucks, try out real tools, and explore interactive exhibits — all inside the iconic National Building Museum.

🗓 Saturday, Oct 18

⌚️ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

📍 401 F Street NW, Washington DC

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#3 Nature + Art: Fall Bonsai Show at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna VA)

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Find your calm this weekend at the Fall Bonsai Show in Meadowlark Gardens. Enjoy over 30 miniature bonsai displays, live demos, and serene garden views — a perfect nature escape near Alexandria.

🗓 Saturday & Sunday, Oct 18–19

⌚️ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

📍 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA

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#4 Cultural Celebration: Turkish Festival on Pennsylvania Avenue (Washington DC)

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Experience one of DC’s biggest cultural events — the Turkish Festival! Stroll through Pennsylvania Avenue enjoying authentic Turkish food, live music, traditional folk dance, art, and even Turkish coffee fortune readings.

🗓 Sunday, Oct 19

⌚️ 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

📍 Pennsylvania Ave NW (3rd–6th Streets)

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#5 Adams Morgan Apple Festival (Washington DC)

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Fall flavors meet community spirit at the Adams Morgan Apple Festival! Sample heirloom apples, compete in a pie-baking contest, and shop local fall goodies — all for a great cause supporting neighborhood nonprofits.

🗓 Saturday, Oct 18

⌚️ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

📍 The LINE DC | 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington DC

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